Volunteers can be a valuable resource for a library. But like any resource, good management is key. As shown by the [http://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html Independent Sector survey], volunteer time has value. Some quick tips gleaned from the resources provided below:

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Volunteers can be a valuable resource for a library. But like any resource, good management is key. As shown by the [http://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html Independent Sector survey], volunteer time has value. Some quick tips gleaned from the resources provided below:

* clarify status with regard to such things as compensation for work-related injuries, insurance coverage when operating a library vehicle and related benefits

* clarify status with regard to such things as compensation for work-related injuries, insurance coverage when operating a library vehicle and related benefits

* Description of article at [[Image:1971LADLLAMAGuidelinesforUsingVolunteersinLibraries.pdf]]: Article from April 1971 issue of ''American Libraries,'' Guidelines for Using Volunteers in Libraries, on pages 407-408. Later distributed as a separate brochure. These guidelines were adopted January 1971 by ALA's Library Administration Division – a precursor to the department of ALA now named the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA, a division of ALA), whose section of the ALA website can be accessed at http://www.ala.org/llama. The date may cause hesitation. However, issues concerning using volunteers in libraries have not changed; see the points made in the "Principles for Success" section.

Additional volunteer programs in libraries as [http://delicious.com/alalibrary/volunteersprogsinlibs tagged in delicious].

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== Libraries staffed chiefly by volunteers ==

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[http://www.kindredpubliclibrary.com Kindred Public Library in Kindred, ND] - See the [http://www.kindredpubliclibrary.com/5.html Kindred Public Library's Volunteers] page which states: The Kindred Public Library is staffed solely by volunteers. All volunteers are automatically members of the Friends of the Kindred Public Library.

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[http://millsriver.org/library.html Mills River Library in Mills River, NC] - Description states: The Mills River Library opened its doors in April of 2005. Since that time, the community has responded enthusiastically! Staffed entirely by dedicated Mills River volunteers, who have collectively donated 75 hours per week, the Library contains more than 4,000 books, tapes, CDs, and DVDs for loan, many donated by Friends of the Henderson County Library. Our branch is part of the Henderson County Library System and you may use your regular library card. We are a full service branch which includes requests, both check-in and check-out and pay fines.

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[http://www.newtownlibrary.org Newtown Public Library in Newtown Square, PA] - See [http://www.newtownlibrary.org/page6.html Newtown Public Library About Us] and [http://www.newtownlibrary.org/page23.html more on the library history] which states: From the beginning the library has been staffed by volunteers. In 1988 a part time children's librarian was hired, and in 1992 the first paid Library Director. Since then several part time paid staff have been added, but approximately 33 volunteers continue to be an integral part of the library. These dedicated men and women have made it possible for the library to be open and provide library services to the community. Without them, this library would not have succeeded.

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[http://oracletown.com/community/library.html Oracle Public Library (OPL) in Oracle, AZ] - About the Library statement includes: OPL is staffed by 25 to 30 volunteers. These volunteers do many things to keep the library open and operating such as check books in and out, help patrons locate books and information, file, catalog books, repair books, keep the shelves in order, attend meetings and seminars, maintain the inside and outside of the building, etc.

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Volunteers can be a valuable resource for a library. But like any resource, good management is key. As shown by the Independent Sector survey, volunteer time has value. Some quick tips gleaned from the resources provided below:

clarify status with regard to such things as compensation for work-related injuries, insurance coverage when operating a library vehicle and related benefits

Description of article at File:1971LADLLAMAGuidelinesforUsingVolunteersinLibraries.pdf: Article from April 1971 issue of American Libraries, Guidelines for Using Volunteers in Libraries, on pages 407-408. Later distributed as a separate brochure. These guidelines were adopted January 1971 by ALA's Library Administration Division – a precursor to the department of ALA now named the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA, a division of ALA), whose section of the ALA website can be accessed at http://www.ala.org/llama. The date may cause hesitation. However, issues concerning using volunteers in libraries have not changed; see the points made in the "Principles for Success" section.

Mills River Library in Mills River, NC - Description states: The Mills River Library opened its doors in April of 2005. Since that time, the community has responded enthusiastically! Staffed entirely by dedicated Mills River volunteers, who have collectively donated 75 hours per week, the Library contains more than 4,000 books, tapes, CDs, and DVDs for loan, many donated by Friends of the Henderson County Library. Our branch is part of the Henderson County Library System and you may use your regular library card. We are a full service branch which includes requests, both check-in and check-out and pay fines.

Newtown Public Library in Newtown Square, PA - See Newtown Public Library About Us and more on the library history which states: From the beginning the library has been staffed by volunteers. In 1988 a part time children's librarian was hired, and in 1992 the first paid Library Director. Since then several part time paid staff have been added, but approximately 33 volunteers continue to be an integral part of the library. These dedicated men and women have made it possible for the library to be open and provide library services to the community. Without them, this library would not have succeeded.

Oracle Public Library (OPL) in Oracle, AZ - About the Library statement includes: OPL is staffed by 25 to 30 volunteers. These volunteers do many things to keep the library open and operating such as check books in and out, help patrons locate books and information, file, catalog books, repair books, keep the shelves in order, attend meetings and seminars, maintain the inside and outside of the building, etc.